Matt has run so many reports he’s having trouble figuring out what to pay attention to and what steps to take. What best practice could you give Matt?

Looking for patterns across reports is the most effective best practice because it allows Matt to synthesize information from various data points, identify trends, and understand underlying causes for performance fluctuations. This holistic view helps prioritize issues and formulate actionable strategies. While historical data can inform future performance, it doesn't always directly forecast it due to market changes, making "Look at historical data — that always forecasts future performance" too absolute and therefore incorrect. The health panel overview provides a snapshot but might not offer the depth needed for comprehensive analysis, making it less effective than pattern recognition across multiple reports. Hiring an analyst is a solution to a resource problem, not a best practice for Matt's personal analytical approach.